INSTITUTE t r a i n i n g c a t a l o g / fall2015
/ TABLE OF CONTENTS fall 2015 training catalog SPECIAL TRAINING COURSE Why Train At RSC? Award Winning Instructors Fall Semester Courses (12 week courses) Gas Heating Technology Program Light Commercial Refrigeration Technology Program Sheet Metal Survival Skills Program 2 3 3 Fastrac Training Courses (3-6 week courses) Air Properties & Measurement Carrier Furnace Troubleshooting Bible Electrical Principles Hydronics Principles Steam Heat Program 4 4 5 5 5 Skills Training Courses (3 hour classes) Akron Skills Training Schedule Columbus Skills Training Schedule Valley View Skills Training Schedule Youngstown Skills Training Schedule 6 7 8 9
THE COMMERCIAL BUSINESS development program COMMERCIAL PRO MODULE 2 PRE-REQUISITE Commercial Pro 1 or test out SPRING SEMESTER Valley View & Youngstown INVESTMENT $ 2,800 Wrightsoft Commercial Load Estimating HVAC Systems - Rooftop Units - Design and Selection HVAC Systems - Split Systems - Design and Selection Zoning - Design and Selection Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) - Design and Selection Unit Heaters, Tube Heaters - Design and Selection Building Control (Small Commercial Buildings) - KIS Method 9450 Allen Drive, Suite A Valley View, OH 44125 September 14 th - January 25 th, 2016 Monday Afternoon/Evenings 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Instructor: Steve Piesciuk YOUNGSTOWN 643 N. Meridian Road Youngstown, OH 44509 September 16 th - January 27 th, 2016 Wednesday Afternoon/Evenings 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Instructor: Steve Piesciuk for more information or to register
WHY TRAIN AT RSC? Award winning & nationally recognized instructors RSC instructors are NATE or AHRI Certified Three labs in Valley View: HVAC, Refrigeration & Sheet Metal Two labs in Columbus: HVAC & Refrigeration All skills classes qualify for State License, NATE Certification & CFAD Technical 3 hour classes vs. competitors 2 hours (earns quicker state license credit) Extensive Curriculum Weekly classes with individual topics 3-6 week mini-series courses 12 week semester long programs EPA Refrigerant Certification & NATE Training test sessions NATE tests available online 5 days a week; 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. For Class Information & Registration Call Diane Carlin 216.525.8236 BEST IN CLASS 7 YEARS IN A ROW! RSC Was Awarded DISTRIBUTOR TRAINER OF THE YEAR by Carrier Corporation 2008-2014
RSC S AWARD WINNING INSTRUCTORS Selected by Carrier Corporation as DISTRIBUTOR TRAINER OF THE YEAR for 7 consecutive years. ROBERT CHERVIN COLUMBUS A 30 year, NATE Certified industry veteran and graduate of Columbus State, Bob has owned his own HVAC company since 1979. JAMES FILLIEZ AKRON Associated with the industry for over 55 years, Jim specializes in steam and hydronic systems. He is an RSES Certificate Member Specialist (CMS) and currently owns his own company. BILL MODICA AKRON & Graduate of West Side Institute of Technology, Bill has 35 years in HVAC as a Technician, Service Manager, Branch Manager and Sales. He is currently a Territory Manager for Refrigeration Sales Corporation in Northeast Ohio. STEVE PIESCIUK & YOUNGSTOWN Steve has 37 years of experience in HVAC. He received his Associate Degree in 1976 from Alfred State College. In 1987, he attended Carrier s 6 week Commercial class at Carrier and finished #1 in his class. More recently, he received his Bachelor s Degree in HVACR Technology from Ferris State University. Steve has also taken many classes over the years to keep his knowledge current and specific to today s HVAC offerings. JAMES PRICE AKRON, & YOUNGSTOWN Jim spent 18 years in the field as a Service Tech. He has two college degrees, is NATE Certified, and works for RSC as the Residential Service Manager. VINCE RICH AKRON & Vince is RSC s Commercial Service Manager. He has a degree from the University of Akron, spent 18 years as a Commercial Field Technician and is AHRI Certified. RICK ROGERS COLUMBUS Rick has 20 years of field experience, a graduate from Columbus State, and is RSC s Service Manager for Central Ohio. He is NATE Certified in multiple specialties. RICHARD WIRTZ COLUMBUS Richard is a former professor at a Central Ohio technical college, who has extensive field experience in HVAC, and holds four RSES Certificate Member Specialist designations, as well as being NATE Certified. 10
FALL SEMESTER COURSES GAS HEATING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FALL SEMESTER Columbus & Valley View INVESTMENT $ 1,325 + $ 179 for book & lab fee PROTECS DEALERS ASK ABOUT YOUR DISCOUNT An intensive 12-week course designed for the entry or intermediate level service/ install technician who wants to advance their heating skills. Includes classroom and hands-on lab activities. Students take the AHRI Industry Competency Exam (I.C.E.) at the end of the program to obtain certification. Ducting & Airflow Electrical Concepts for Heating Furnace Components Furnace Operating Sequences Furnace Start-Up & Heating Inspections Motors NEC Wiring Code Operating Controls Safety Controls Terms, Definitions & Measurement Troubleshooting Venting COLUMBUS 2571 Silver Drive Columbus, OH 43211 September 21 st - December 7 th, 2015 Monday Evenings 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 9450 Allen Drive, Suite A Valley View, OH 44125 September 23 rd - December 9 th, 2015 Wednesday Evenings 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 2 for more information or to register
LIGHT COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FALL SEMESTER Valley View INVESTMENT $ 1,325 + $ 179 for book & lab fee PROTECS DEALERS ASK ABOUT YOUR DISCOUNT This semester long program of 12-weeks is aimed at the intermediate level technician who wants to acquire light commercial refrigeration troubleshooting skills. It consists of classroom and lab activities. Students take the AHRI Light Commercial Refrigeration Exam at the course conclusion in order to obtain industry certification. Compressors Controls Defrost Cycle Electrical Evaporators High Temperature Applications Ice Machines Low Temperature Coolers Medium Temperature Coolers Metering Devices Multiple Evaporators Refrigeration Cycle Walk-In Freezers Water & Air-Cooled Condensers 9450 Allen Drive, Suite A Valley View, OH 44125 September 22 nd - December 8 th, 2015 Tuesday Evenings 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. FALL SEMESTER COURSES SHEET METAL SURVIVAL SKILLS PROGRAM FALL SEMESTER Valley View INVESTMENT $ 1,495, includes tuition, books, tools & materials PROTECS DEALERS ASK ABOUT YOUR DISCOUNT This is our 6 th annual 12-week sheet metal training program. This course is geared for the service tech or installer who needs basic sheet metal installation skills. Hand Tools Machines Safety Take-Offs, Dove Tails & Start Collars Types of Fittings & Uses Cutting Sheet Metal Duct Fabrication I: Elbows, Plenums & Flanges Duct Fabrication II: Transitions & Offsets Fasteners & Patterns Folding Edges & Making Seams 9450 Allen Drive, Suite A Valley View, OH 44125 August 26 th - November 11 th, 2015 Wednesday Evenings 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. for more information or to register 3
FASTRACTRAINING COURSES FALL SEMESTER COLUMBUS INVESTMENT $ 695 (includes printed manual for future references) Classes are not available individually ALL CLASSES APPLIED FOR STATE LICENSE & NATE CERTIFICATION COLUMBUS 2571 Silver Drive Columbus, OH 43211 Instructor: Richard Wirtz September 3 rd - September 17 th, 2015 Thursday Evenings Contact Rick Rogers 614.299.2500 rogersrd@refrigerationsales.net for more information or to register. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change. FALL SEMESTER AIR PROPERTIES & MEASUREMENT INVESTMENT $ 595 (includes printed manual for future references) Classes are not available individually ALL CLASSES APPLIED FOR STATE LICENSE & NATE CERTIFICATION 9450 Allen Drive, Suite A Valley View, OH 44125 Instructor: October 29 th - December 3 rd, 2015 Thursday Evenings This training session is intended to enhance the understanding of the properties of air in relation to heating, cooling and humidification processes. Using these principles will lead to a better understanding of the operation and troubleshooting of equipment. Practical experiments using live equipment as well as classroom activities will be used to further the learning experience. Physical Properties of Air Understanding properties of air Sensible and latent heat problems Combustion Air Requirements Measuring CO 2 ; O 2 ; CO and excess air Measuring Air Flow Using the Temperature Rise Method Applications for natural gas, propane, # fuel oil Measuring Air Flow Using the Non-Temperature Rise Method Measuring velocity and static presssure Using the Pilot tube Calculating Mixed Air Temperature and Defining the Fan Laws Defining the relationship between pulley diameter, static pressure and horsepower Putting It All Together Correct Duct Sizes Customer Relations Calculating total system performance CARRIER FURNACE TROUBLESHOOTING BIBLE This class is a self help guide for troubleshooting Carrier furnaces; covering units from 1985 to the present. It includes numerous troubleshooting tips not found in material published by Carrier. Demonstrations and hands-on exercises will supplement the classroom activities. Condensing Furnaces 58SX MX MXA MCB MEB MEC Draft-Induced Furnaces 58SS PAV RAV ZAV STA DLA Natural Draft Furnaces 58GP GS DR DP Two-Stage Condensing 58MTA MTB SXB SXC VUA MVP MVC 59 Series Two-Stage Draft-Induced 58TUA TMA CTA UHV CVA 4 for more information or to register.
ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES This 5-week series is aimed at the entry-level to intermediate technician who wants to become more proficient reading wiring diagrams, diagnosing motor failures and troubleshooting electronic controls. Theory, Circuits & Measurement Components, Symbols & Wiring Diagrams A/C Current: Single & Three-Phase Motors & Motor Protection Electronic Devices & Circuits Troubleshooting HYDRONICS PRINCIPLES This 6-part series is designed for the technician who wants to better understand the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of hot water heating. Hydronic Fundamentals & Components Heat Distribution & Control Piping Applications Pumps, Expansion Tanks & Emitters Troubleshooting Comfort & Zone Problems Troubleshooting Water & Air Problems STEAM HEAT PROGRAM FALL SEMESTER INVESTMENT $ 595 PROTECS DEALERS ASK ABOUT YOUR DISCOUNT 9450 Allen Drive, Suite A Valley View, OH 44125 Instructor: September 24 th - October 22 nd, 2015 Thursday Evenings FALL SEMESTER AKRON INVESTMENT $ 695 PROTECS DEALERS ASK ABOUT YOUR DISCOUNT AKRON 175 East South Street Akron, OH 44311 Instructor: September 16 th - October 21 st, 2015 Wednesday Evenings FASTRACTRAINING COURSES The successor to our highly rated Hydronic Series, Steam Heat is aimed at intermediate and advanced techs who want to improve their knowledge and troubleshooting skills. This 3-part series is special training on a subject which is difficult to find. Cleaning A Steam Boiler Generating Steam Hydronic & Steam Heat Differentiation Near Boiler Piping Steam System Controls Steam System Piping Troubleshooting FALL SEMESTER AKRON INVESTMENT $ 325 AKRON 175 East South Street Akron, OH 44311 Instructor: November 4 th - November 18 th, 2015 Wednesday Evenings for more information or to register. 5
SKILLSTRAINING COURSES AKRON SKILLS TRAINING SCHEDULE RSC Classroom 175 East South Street Akron, OH 44311 INVESTMENT $ 109 RSC Customers, unless otherwise noted ALL CLASSES QUALIFY FOR STATE LICENSE, NATE CERTIFICATION & CFAD TECHNICAL DATE CLASS TITLE INSTRUCTOR TIME 9/16 9/23 9/24 9/30 Hydronics Principles I Hydronics Principles II Rooftops Hydronics Principles III Vince Rich 10/07 10/14 10/19 10/21 10/29 11/04 11/05 11/11 11/12 11/18 Hydronics Principles IV Hydronics Principles V Heat Exchangers Hydronics Principles VI Economizers Steam Heat Program I Split Systems Steam Heat Program II EPA Class & Test ( $ 195 per person) Steam Heat Program III Vince Rich Vince Rich 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 12/03 12/10 Comfort Link ECM Motors Vince Rich for more information or to register. 6
COLUMBUS SKILLS TRAINING SCHEDULE RSC Classroom 2571 Silver Drive Columbus, OH 43211 INVESTMENT $ 109 RSC Customers, unless otherwise noted ALL CLASSES QUALIFY FOR STATE LICENSE, NATE CERTIFICATION & CFAD TECHNICAL DATE CLASS TITLE INSTRUCTOR TIME 8/26 Heat Pumps Rick Rogers 9/02 9/03 9/10 9/17 9/23 9/24 9/30 10/07 10/08 10/21 10/22 11/04 11/11 11/19 EPA Class & Test ( $ 195 per person) Air Properties & Measurement I Air Properties & Measurement II Air Properties & Measurement III NATE Gas Heating Heat Exchangers NATE Core NATE Testing ( $ 145 per person) Combustion Venting Furnace Troubleshooting Oil NATE Core NATE Gas Heating Troubleshooting Wiring Diagrams Bob Chervin Richard Wirtz Richard Wirtz Richard Wirtz Bob Chervin Rick Rogers Bob Chervin Rick Rogers Richard Wirtz Rick Rogers Richard Wirtz Bob Chervin Bob Chervin Richard Wirtz 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. SKILLSTRAINING COURSES 12/09 12/10 EPA Class & Test ( $ 195 per person) ECM Motors Bob Chervin Rick Rogers 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Contact Rick Rogers 614.299.2500 rogersrd@refrigerationsales.net for more information or to register. 7
SKILLSTRAINING COURSES SKILLS TRAINING SCHEDULE RSC Classroom 9450 Allen Drive, Suite A Valley View, OH 44125 INVESTMENT $ 109 RSC Customers, unless otherwise noted ALL CLASSES QUALIFY FOR STATE LICENSE, NATE CERTIFICATION & CFAD TECHNICAL DATE CLASS TITLE INSTRUCTOR TIME 9/01 9/03 9/17 9/24 Heat Exchangers EPA Class & Test ( $ 195 per person) NATE Core Electrical Principles I 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 10/01 10/08 10/08 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/05 11/12 11/19 Electrical Principles II Comfort Link Electrical Principles III Electrical Principles IV Electrical Principles V Carrier Furnace TS Bible I Carrier Furnace TS Bible II Carrier Furnace TS Bible III Carrier Furnace TS Bible IV Vince Rich 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12/03 Carrier Furnace TS Bible V 12/10 Split Systems Vince Rich for more information or to register. 86
YOUNGSTOWN SKILLS TRAINING SCHEDULE RSC Classroom 643 N. Meridian Road Youngstown, OH 44509 INVESTMENT $ 109 RSC Customers, unless otherwise noted ALL CLASSES QUALIFY FOR STATE LICENSE, NATE CERTIFICATION & CFAD TECHNICAL DATE CLASS TITLE INSTRUCTOR TIME ECM Motors Condensing Venting Class for more information or to register. SKILLSTRAINING COURSES get support get connected Please contact us for dealer eligibility. for more information 9
REFRIGERATION SALES CORPORATION 9450 Allen Drive, Suite A Valley View, OH 44125 www.rsc2go.com 866.894.8200